New York Disapproves ISO's 'Where You Reside' Endorsements

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I learned earlier today that the New York State Department of Financial Services has disapproved ISO's filing of endorsements to address the "where you reside" issue. Correspondence in the filing expressed concerns about whether, under some carriers' underwriting guidelines, the endorsements might reduce coverage. The examiner also felt that it was unclear how carriers would interpret them, given the varying underwriting guidelines.

We at IIABNY will discuss this decision and what, if anything, we should do next. For now, though, the ISO Homeowners insurance program will maintain the status quo on October 1.